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Model | UH5580 | UH6580 | UH7580 | ||
Blade length | 550 mm | 650 mm | 750 mm | ||
Strokes per minute (min-1) | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||
Overall length | 970 mm | 1,049 mm | 1,157 mm | ||
Net weight | 4.3 kg | 4.4 kg | 4.6 kg | ||
Safety class |
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Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.
Read instruction manual.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Do not expose to rain.
Remove plug from the mains immediately if the cable is damaged or cut.
Intended use
The tool is intended for trimming hedges.
Power supply
The tool should be connected only to a power supply of the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and can only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They are double-insulated and can, therefore, also be used from sockets without earth wire.
Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined according to EN60745:
Sound pressure level (LpA): 86.5 dB(A)
Sound power level (LWA): 94.5 dB(A)
Uncertainty (K): 0.7 dB(A)
Wear ear protection
Vibration
The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) determined according to EN60745:
Work mode: hedge trimming
Vibration emission (ah): 4.4 m/s2
Uncertainty (K): 1.5 m/s2
Fig.1
For your safety, this tool is equipped with a triple switching system. To turn on the tool, press two out of three triggers A, B and C. Release either one of the two pressed triggers to turn off. The sequence of switching is unimportant as the tool only starts when both switches are activated.
Fig.2
To trim the hedge straight, pull triggers A and B.
Vertical cut
Fig.3
Cut upwards with both hands pull the switch triggers B and C and move it in front of your body.
Far area cut
Fig.4
To trim the hedge in far area with both hands pull the switch triggers A and C.
Fig.5
When engaging the extension cord, secure it to the tool's cord with the hook complete. Attach the hook about 100 - 200 mm from the extension cord connector. This will help prevent unintentional disconnection.
Using the waist cord hook helps to minimizing a risk of cutting off the extension cord unexpectedly caused by the loose extension cord.
Press in or pull out the cord through the opening of the holder.
Fig.6
Using the arm cord hook helps to minimize a risk of cutting off the extension cord unexpectedly caused by the loose extension cord.
Fig.7
Attach firmly the arm cord hook placing around your arm and pass the extension cord through the holder. The length of the arm cord hook band is adjustable.
NOTE:
Do not attempt to cut branches thicker than 10 mm diameter with this trimmer. These should first be cut with shears down to the hedge trimming level.
Fig.8
Fig.9
As a basic operation, tilt the blades towards the trimming direction and move it calmly and slowly at the speed rate of 3 - 4 seconds per meter.
Fig.10
Fig.11
To cut a hedge top evenly, it helps to tie a string at the desired hedge height and to trim along it, using it as a reference line.
Fig.12
Attaching the chip receiver (accessory) on the tool when trimming the hedge straight can avoid cut off leaves' being thrown away.
Fig.13
To cut a hedge side evenly, it helps to cut from the bottom upwards.
Fig.14
Trim boxwood or rhododendron from the base toward the top for a nice appearance and good job.
Fig.15
NOTE:
Fig.16
Press the chip receiver on the shear blades so that its slits overlap with the nuts on the shear blades. At this time, make sure that the chip receiver does not contact branch catcher at the top of the shear blades.
Fig.17
At this time, the chip receiver needs to be installed so that its hooks fit into grooves in the shear blade unit.
Fig.18
To remove the chip receiver, press its lever on both sides so that the hooks are unlocked.
Fig.19
NOTE:
Clean out the tool by wiping off dust with a dry or soapdipped rag.
Smear the blade before and once per hour during operation using machine oil or similars.
After operation, remove dust from both sides of the blade with wired brush, wipe off it with a rag and then apply enough low-viscosity oil, such as machine oil etc. and spray-type lubricating oil.
NOTE:
Removing the shear blades
Reverse the tool and loosen four screws.
Fig.20
NOTE:
Fig.21
Remove the gear housing cover.
Fig.22
Set the crank at the angle as shown in the figure with a slotted bit screwdriver.
Fig.23
Remove two screws from the shear blades and the shear blade unit will be taken out.
Fig.24
Installing the shear blade
Prepare 4 removed screws (For under cover), 2 screws (For shear blade), gear housing cover, under cover, and new shear blades.
Adjust the crank position as shown in the figure. At this time, apply some grease provided with new shear blades to the periphery of the crank.
Fig.25
Overlap the oval hole in the upper blade with that in the lower one.
Fig.26
Take out the blade cover from the old shear blades and fit it onto the new ones for easy handling during the replacement of blades.
Fig.27
Place the new shear blades on the tool so that the oval holes in the shear blades fit onto the crank. Overlap the holes in the shear blades with the screw holes in the tool and then secure them with two screws.
Fig.28
Check the crank for smooth turn with a slotted bit screwdriver.
Fig.29
Install the gear housing, under cover on the tool. Tighten the screw firmly.
Remove the blade cover and then turn on the tool to check it for proper movement.
NOTE:
The hook hole in the bottom of the blade cover is convenient for hanging the tool from a nail or screw on the wall.
Fig.30
Put the blade cover on the shear blades so that the blades are not exposed. Store the tool out of the reach of children carefully.
Store the tool in the place not exposed to water and rain. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
NOTE:
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.
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